Mary Jo Putney Reading Order

25 books (1990–2026)

Mary Jo Putney's Anthologies series comprises 24 books of compiled stories published from 1990 to 2024, with the series still ongoing. These collections span multiple genres including romance and historical fiction, with titles ranging from seasonal anthologies like A Regency Christmas II and A Victorian Christmas to themed collections such as Rakes and Rogues, Faery Magic, and Dragon Lovers. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with A Regency Christmas II, as each anthology features different stories and contributors that build on the series as a whole.

Start with A Regency Christmas II, the first of 24 books in the Anthologies series.

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1	A Regency Christmas II 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	A Regency Christmas III 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	A Regency Christmas IV 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	A Victorian Christmas 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Rakes and Rogues 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Promised Brides 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	A Stockingful of Joy 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Faery Magic 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	In Our Dreams 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Captured Hearts 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Bride by Arrangement 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	A Constellation of Cats 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Christmas Revels 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Bewitched Bothered & Bevampyred 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Dragon Lovers 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Chalice of Roses 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	The Mammoth Book of Paranormal Romance 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	The Wedding of the Century & Other Stories 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Mischief and Mistletoe 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Songs of Love and Darkness 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Christmas Ghosts 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Christmas Roses 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	The Last Chance Christmas Ball 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	A Wraith at Midnight 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	A Cinderella Christmas 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (1991–2002)

Mary Jo Putney's Bride Trilogy comprises four historical romance novels published between 1991 and 2002, following the complete and concluded series in publication order. The four books—Uncommon Vows, The Wild Child, The China Bride, and The Bartered Bride—should be read sequentially as they were released to fully appreciate the interconnected stories. This finished series blends historical fiction with romance elements across its span of over a decade of publication.

Start with Uncommon Vows, the first of 4 books in the Bride Trilogy series.

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1	Uncommon Vows 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Wild Child 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The China Bride 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Bartered Bride 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2000–2011)

Mary Jo Putney's Circle of Friends is a complete historical romance series comprising four books published between 2000 and 2011. The novels should be read in publication order, beginning with The Burning Point / Stirring the Embers, followed by The Spiral Path, An Imperfect Process / Twist of Fate, and concluding with A Holiday Fling / A Christmas Fling. This interconnected series weaves together romance and historical fiction across its four installments.

Start with The Burning Point / Stirring the Embers, the first of 4 books in the Circle Of Friends series.

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1	The Burning Point / Stirring the Embers 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Spiral Path 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	An Imperfect Process / Twist of Fate 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	A Holiday Fling / A Christmas Fling 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2023–2024)

Mary Jo Putney's Dangerous Gifts series consists of two historical romance novels published in 2023 and 2024, with the series ongoing. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Silver Lady followed by Golden Lord. Each installment builds on the previous story, making sequential reading essential for full enjoyment of this historical fiction romance series.

Start with Silver Lady and read in order.

2 books (1987–1989)

Mary Jo Putney's Davenport Family series consists of two historical romance novels published in the late 1980s. The complete two-book series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Diabolical Baron, followed by The Rake. These standalone stories are connected through the Davenport family and blend historical fiction with romance elements characteristic of Putney's work.

Start with The Diabolical Baron and read in order.

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1	The Diabolical Baron 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Rake 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2019–2021)

The Duke Dynasty is a six-book historical romance series co-authored by Mary Jo Putney and Sabrina Jeffries, published between 2019 and 2021. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Project Duchess. The collection includes standalone novellas alongside full-length novels, with some entries co-written by series contributor Madeline Hunter.

Start with Project Duchess(By: Sabrina Jeffries), the first of 6 books in the Duke Dynasty series.

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1	Project Duchess(By: Sabrina Jeffries) 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Seduction on a Snowy Night(With: Sabrina Jeffries,Madeline Hunter) 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Bachelor(By: Sabrina Jeffries) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Who Wants to Marry a Duke(By: Sabrina Jeffries) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	A Yuletide Kiss(With: Sabrina Jeffries,Madeline Hunter) 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Undercover Duke(By: Sabrina Jeffries) 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

7 books (1993–1997)

Mary Jo Putney's Fallen Angels is a seven-book historical romance series published between 1993 and 1997. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Petals in the Storm and concluding with One Perfect Rose. Each novel stands alone with its own protagonists and romance, while contributing to an interconnected narrative across the full span of the series.

Start with Petals in the Storm, the first of 7 books in the Fallen Angels series.

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1	Petals in the Storm 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Thunder and Roses 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Dancing on the Wind 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Angel Rogue 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	River of Fire 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Shattered Rainbows 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	One Perfect Rose 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2004–2007)

Mary Jo Putney's Guardians series is a complete historical romance trilogy published between 2004 and 2007. The three books should be read in publication order: A Kiss of Fate, Stolen Magic, and A Distant Magic. This interconnected series blends romance with historical fiction elements across its three installments.

Start with A Kiss of Fate and read in order.

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1	A Kiss of Fate 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Stolen Magic 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	A Distant Magic 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

7 books (2009–2015)

The Lost Lords series by Mary Jo Putney is a complete historical romance series comprising seven books published between 2009 and 2015. Each novel features a different couple connected by a group of noble men recovering from the trauma of the Napoleonic Wars. Reading the series in publication order—beginning with Loving a Lost Lord and concluding with Not Always a Saint—allows you to experience the interconnected storylines and character development across the full arc.

Start with Loving a Lost Lord, the first of 7 books in the Lost Lords series.

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1	Loving a Lost Lord 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Never Less Than a Lady 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Nowhere Near Respectable 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	No Longer a Gentleman 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Sometimes a Rogue 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Not Quite a Wife 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Not Always a Saint 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2006–2023)

This collection features four historical romance short stories and novellas by Madeline Hunter, published between 2006 and 2023, with the series likely now complete. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with An Interrupted Tapestry and progressing through two collaborative holiday tales with Sabrina Jeffries before concluding with A Christmas Abduction. Two of the four entries are collaborative works, while the other two are solo Hunter contributions.

Start with An Interrupted Tapestry(By: Madeline Hunter), the first of 4 books in the Madeline Hunter Short Stories/Novellas series.

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1	An Interrupted Tapestry(By: Madeline Hunter) 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Seduction on a Snowy Night(With: Sabrina Jeffries,Madeline Hunter) 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	A Yuletide Kiss(With: Sabrina Jeffries,Madeline Hunter) 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	A Christmas Abduction(By: Madeline Hunter) 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (1988–2013)

Mary Jo Putney's Regency series consists of four historical romance novels published between 1988 and 2013, with the collection now complete. Each book can be read as a standalone story, though reading them in publication order—beginning with The Would-be Widow / The Bargain—provides the most rewarding experience. The series spans a quarter-century of releases, concluding with The Christmas Cuckoo in 2013.

Start with The Would-be Widow / The Bargain, the first of 4 books in the Regency series.

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1	The Would-be Widow / The Bargain 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Controversial Countess 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Rogue and the Runaway 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Christmas Cuckoo 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2016–2021)

The Rogues Redeemed series consists of six historical romance novels by Mary Jo Putney, published between 2016 and 2021. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Once a Soldier and continuing through Once a Rebel, Once a Scoundrel, Once a Spy, Once Dishonored, and concluding with Once a Laird. Each book follows a different protagonist whose story interweaves with the larger narrative arc of the series.

Start with Once a Soldier, the first of 6 books in the Rogues Redeemed series.

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1	Once a Soldier 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Once a Rebel 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Once a Scoundrel 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Once a Spy 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Once Dishonored 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Once a Laird 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

7 books (2019–2024)

Mary Jo Putney's collection of short stories and novellas spans seven volumes published between 2019 and 2024, with the series still ongoing. These standalone entries and collaborative works blend romance and historical fiction across various settings and time periods. Reading in publication order, starting with Seduction on a Snowy Night, allows readers to experience the stories as Putney intended them to be released.

Start with Seduction on a Snowy Night(With: Sabrina Jeffries,Madeline Hunter), the first of 7 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

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1	Seduction on a Snowy Night(With: Sabrina Jeffries,Madeline Hunter) 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Black Beast of Belleterre 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	A Yuletide Kiss(With: Sabrina Jeffries,Madeline Hunter) 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Sunshine for Christmas 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Best Husband Money Can Buy 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Christmas Tart 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Mad, Bad, and Dangerous To Know 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2015–2017)

Mary Jo Putney's two-book short story collection series spans 2015 to 2017 and is now complete. Reading these romance and historical fiction works in publication order, beginning with Christmas Candles followed by Weddings of the Century, provides the intended experience for this finished series.

Start with Christmas Candles and read in order.

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1	Christmas Candles 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Weddings of the Century 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (1991–2024)

Mary Jo Putney's Silk Trilogy spans from 1991 to 2024 and comprises four historical romance novels that should be read in publication order. The series remains ongoing, with the most recent entry, Christmas Silks, released in 2024. Begin with Silk and Shadows, followed by Silk and Secrets, Veils of Silk, and Christmas Silks to experience the complete story as the author intended.

Start with Silk and Shadows, the first of 4 books in the Silk Trilogy series.

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1	Silk and Shadows 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Silk and Secrets 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Veils of Silk 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Christmas Silks 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1988–1990)

Mary Jo Putney wrote three standalone historical romance novels between 1988 and 1990: Lady of Fortune, Carousel of Hearts, and Dearly Beloved. Each book tells an independent story that can be read on its own, though readers who want the complete collection should follow publication order. The series is complete and closed.

Start with Lady of Fortune and read in order.

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1	Lady of Fortune 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Carousel of Hearts 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Dearly Beloved 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2006–2006)

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1	The Marriage Spell 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible